The 10 Best Waterfront Wedding Venues in South Carolina

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Harborside East

4.9 (44)
· Mount Pleasant, SC

"This venue is absolutely gorgeous and conveniently located. My husband and I received high compliments on the..."

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Eden at Gracefield

4.4 (5)
· Walterboro, SC

"There are no words to express my gratitude of EVERYONE who made our special day possible! Eden at Gracefield is..."

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Blackwater Farms

Florence, SC

Nestled in the heart of Florence, South Carolina, Blackwater Farms is a rustic venue for weddings and other special...Read more events. The dedicated team would love to help you create unforgettable memories with your family and friends. Your guests will be ‘wowed’ by the tranquility of this enchanting setting....

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$2,000
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Southern Drawl Yacht Charters & Events

5.0 (1)
· Isle of Palms, SC

Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Events, Anniversaries.... Southern Drawl does it all! Let out event venue help create...Read more your most memorable event on the beautiful waterways surrounding Charleston SC. We can comfortably accommodate up to 50 people. We can pick up and drop off downtown—Mt Pleasant–Isle...

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South Carolina Yacht Club

4.9 (5)
· Hilton Head Island, SC

The South Carolina Yacht Club enjoys a much deserved reputation for hosting distinctive events, including on-site...Read more ceremonies, unique wedding receptions, fabulous cocktail parties, intimate dinners, bridal showers, post wedding brunches, and unforgettable Wine Cellar dinners. The South Carolina Yacht...

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The Lake House at Bulow

4.9 (8)
· Johns Island, SC

Located at Bulow County Park, the Lake House provides a perfect setting for quiet getaways, family vacations, wedding...Read more receptions, business meetings, family reunions, picnics, banquets, oyster roasts, and holiday parties. Please contact us at 843-795-4386 to schedule an appointment to view this...

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Hampton Inn Broadway at the Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

Step outside Hampton Inn® hotel in Myrtle Beach-Broadway at the Beach and you are in the middle of the festive...Read more streetscape of Broadway at the Beach, the most popular destination along South Carolina's Grand Strand. For pleasure, adventure, or relaxation, come down soon! The Hampton Inn® hotel in...

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Hot Fish Club

5.0 (1)
· Murrells Inlet, SC

The Hot Fish Club is pleased to offer the finest in Catering & Private Party services. The casual elegance décor,...Read more fine-dining cuisine, and supreme service create an atmosphere of style. We feature only the freshest local seafood, handpicked daily by our chefs, excellent hand-cut steaks, and pastas...

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Stone River

4.7 (10)
· West Columbia, SC

"Stone River turned out to be the perfect venue for our wedding day. We were thrilled to enjoy a beautiful October..."

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South Carolina Waterfront Wedding Venues: Your Wedding Venue Planning Guide for South Carolina and Beyond

Travel along the Coastal Plains of South Carolina and you will encounter sprawling beaches of golden sands and idyllic resorts to carry away your worries. The likes of Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach spring to mind, as do historic Spanish-moss covered trees interspersed with the iconic sabal palmetto, the state tree. Inland, rivers, such as the famed Chattooga River, cut through the terrain while lakes pepper the landscape. Wedding venues have sprung up from these varied shores, offering breathtaking vistas of the lapping Atlantic waters and treasured freshwater locales.

Rustic Romance to Elevated Elegance

Beach and waterfront weddings often carry a relaxed vibe and breezy ambience. While this may be the case, the many cities and towns along South Carolina’s coast boast venues of varied style and sophistication. Walk down a grassy aisle under the gentle sway of palm trees or say your vows within sleek banquet halls, the choices are endless.

Apples and...Peaches

Coastal and waterfront sites suiting an array of wedding styles are found beyond the borders of South Carolina. Consider heading further south into Georgia. From landlocked areas to the ocean you will encounter similar shores to the state’s Carolina neighbor as well as forests, lakes, and rivers. Georgia is also home to large urban centers like Atlanta and Savannah. These metropolitan areas feature picturesque streets paved in cobblestones to bustling highways reflecting the bustle of contemporary life.

Planning for Weather in The Palmetto State

Humidity is a huge factor in the climate of South Carolina. A subtropical region, the summers are long and hot while the winters are generally mild, sometimes cold. Being on the ocean impacts the weather greatly with drier periods throughout the year. One such time frame is in the middle of spring between the months of April and May. The fall is another season that is marked by milder temperatures that allow refuge from the Carolina heat. As such, it’s a popular time for weddings, with 38 percent of couples holding their nuptials in the autumn in 2015.